Firmware update V2.10 for Z7/6 available.

[Palouse]

https://nikonrumors.com/2019/11/20/nikon-z6-z7-firmware-update-version-2-10-released.aspx/

 

[Falter]

Nice one but I think Nikon has to speed up to keep up with Sony.

 

[Allan]

Thanks Nick.

 

[Kattekrab]

https://nikonrumors.com/2019/12/14/new-nikon-z6-z7-firmware-updates-rumored-for-next-week.aspx/

Just in time before Christmas

 

[Stephan]

Hopefully this time with CFexpress support!

 

[Thorgal]

Changes from “C” Firmware Version 2.10 to 2.20

• Added support for Type B Sony CFexpress memory cards. Note: For information on the license for the open-source software included in the camera’s NVM Express driver, see “BSD License (NVM Express Driver)”. • Fixed an issue that resulted in colored lines appearing at the bottom of the display when pictures shot in demo mode with FX (36x24) selected for image area were viewed at zoom ratios over 100%.https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/343.html

 

[Butlerkid]

If one has a Sony XQD card reader.....do they need a new card reader to use the CFexpress cards?

 

[Allan]

I don’t know Karen, but Sony is now selling a CFexpress card reader.

 

[Palouse]

If one has a Sony XQD card reader.....do they need a new card reader to use the CFexpress cards?

My understanding is that XQD readers will not work with CFExpress cards. I read that somewhere on the web, so, alas, I'm no real expert.

 

[Kattekrab]

It shouldn't take long before you will buy a combined XQD / CFExpress reader.

You can already buy this one: https://www.amazon.com/Blackjet-TX-1CXQ-CFexpress-Reader-Thunderbolt/dp/B07YBLQ3HJ
AFAIK it's only for Mac

Edit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...rd_reader.html/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1014635/SID/EZ

Voila

 

[Panther]

I wonder if XQD cards will come down in price now.....

 

[Butlerkid]

I wonder if XQD cards will come down in price now.....

I doubt it. Even less demand for XQD once CFexpress is available. I wish Nikon would release the firmware upgrade to use CFexpress in the D850 and D5................

 

[Panther]

I doubt it. Even less demand for XQD once CFexpress is available. I wish Nikon would release the firmware upgrade to use CFexpress in the D850 and D5................

I hope not since competition usually brings lower prices....

 

[Cslucas34]

If one has a Sony XQD card reader.....do they need a new card reader to use the CFexpress cards?

You will need a separate CFexpress reader Karen. There is one reader I found that does both, but existing readers won’t read the new cards.

 

[Butlerkid]

I hope not since competition usually brings lower prices....

I don't see how there will be increased competition producing the XQD cards when everything is going to CFexpress. Lexar quit producing XQD cards for a reason....and that left mainly Sony as the main source of XQD cards.

However, hopefully the cost of CFexpress cards will eventually come down as more products use CFexpress cards and several manufacturers compete to sell them.

 

[Palouse]

when everything is going to CFexpress

Not quite the same as every photographer (with a CFExpress-capable camera) moving to CFExpress cards over their in-hand XQD cards.

And Delkin and Nikon also sell XQD cards.

 

[Butlerkid]

Not quite the same as every photographer (with a CFExpress-capable camera) moving to CFExpress cards over their in-hand XQD cards.

And Delkin and Nikon also sell XQD cards.

Correct, there is already 2 other suppliers if you don't want Sony cards.......that's another reason we are less likely to see more competitors enter the XQD market. And the future is CFexpress - not XQD. And if you already have XQD cards then you are less likely to buy more of them......

 

[Palouse]

Correct, there is already 2 other suppliers if you don't want Sony cards.......that's another reason we are less likely to see more competitors enter the XQD market. And the future is CFexpress - not XQD. And if you already have XQD cards then you are less likely to buy more of them......

I have 5 XQD cards. I am not about to change, or buy more.

 

[Panther]

Correct, there is already 2 other suppliers if you don't want Sony cards.......that's another reason we are less likely to see more competitors enter the XQD market. And the future is CFexpress - not XQD. And if you already have XQD cards then you are less likely to buy more of them......

If the price comes down, I'm more likely to buy them....